Apparatus including a control device and a method of using the same

a control device and apparatus technology, applied in the field of apparatus, can solve the problems of complex and highly integrated systems used for environmental control, and the system is quite difficult to change or even maintain by the personnel of the facility

Active Publication Date: 2019-11-28
SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS
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Benefits of technology

Simplifies the control of electrochromic devices and other environmental controls, allowing non-experts to manage complex systems effectively, reducing the need for specialized expertise and improving maintenance efficiency.

Problems solved by technology

Very complicated and highly integrated systems are used for the environmental controls.
The level of complexity and integration are causing such systems to be quite difficult to change or even maintain by facilities personnel, as such personnel may not be experts in computer programming or may not know or understand the logic that the architect or building used in designing the environmental controls.
Thus, frustration, many lost man hours, or hiring a computer expert may be needed to affect even a small change in the environmental controls.

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embodiment 1

[0070] An apparatus can include a control device configured to select a first scene from a collection of scenes for a window including switchable devices in response to receiving a first input corresponding to state information.

[0071]Embodiment 2. The apparatus of Embodiment 1, further including the window including the switchable devices coupled to the control device, wherein the switchable devices affect transmission of light through the window.

[0072]Embodiment 3. The apparatus of Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the control device includes a remote portion that is located remotely to a controlled space associated with the window and a local portion that is located within the controlled space.

embodiment 4

[0073] A method of operating an apparatus including receiving a first input corresponding to state information; and at a control device, in response to receiving the first input, selecting a first scene from a collection of scenes for a window including switchable devices.

[0074]Embodiment 5. The method of Embodiment 4, further including adding a first learned scene to the collection of scenes.

[0075]Embodiment 6. The method of Embodiment 5, further including deleting the first learned scene from the collection of scenes.

[0076]Embodiment 7. The method of Embodiment 6, further including changing a physical configuration within the controlled space.

[0077]Embodiment 8. The method of Embodiment 7, further including adding a second learned scene to the collection of scenes, wherein the second learned scene is different from the first learned scene.

[0078]Embodiment 9. The method of Embodiment 8, wherein adding the second learned scene is performed after changing the physical configuration w...

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Abstract

An apparatus can include a control device configured to select a scene from a collection of scenes for a window including electrochromic devices in response to receiving an input corresponding to state information. In another aspect, a method of operating an apparatus can include receiving an input corresponding to state information; and at a control device, in response to receiving the input, selecting a scene from a collection of scenes. The collection of scenes may be validated before using the scenes. The scenes may be validated based on physical configuration of the controlled space, preferences of the occupant, or the like. Still further, scenes can be changed to allow for the passage of time or an illusion of changing sky conditions when sky conditions are not changing. The apparatus and method can be simpler to understand and implement as compared to complex control strategies.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 879,069, filed Jan. 24, 2018, entitled “APPARATUS INCLUDING A CONTROL DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME,” naming as inventors Louis J. Podbelski et al., which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 450,368, filed Jan. 25, 2017, entitled “APPARATUS INCLUDING A CONTROL DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME,” naming as inventors Louis J. Podbelski et al., which are assigned to the current assignee hereof and incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.BACKGROUNDField of the Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure is directed to apparatuses, and more specifically to apparatuses used in controlling operations of infrastructure within a building or vehicle and methods of operating the same.Related Art[0003]Windows with electrochromic devices are being used as part of environmental controls for...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G02F1/163G02F1/155G02F1/1523B60J3/04B32B17/10E06B9/24G02F1/1524
CPCG02F1/163B32B17/10513E06B2009/2464E06B2009/2405E06B9/24G02F1/1524G02F1/155B32B2255/20B60J3/04G02F2001/1555
InventorPODBELSKI, LOUIS J.BATTLES, JOSHUA M.GREER, BRYAN D.SANDERS, HELEN E.
OwnerSAGE ELECTROCHROMICS